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Air New Zealand·Star Alliance
How Air New Zealand seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Charged on the cheapest fares; free on higher fares and for Airpoints elites.
Extra legroom seats sold at a premium. The Skycouch is the distinctive option and is genuinely transformative on a fourteen-hour flight.
Airpoints upgrade awards and paid upgrade bidding via OneUp.
Families are seated together. The Skycouch is particularly well suited to a parent travelling with a small child.
Air New Zealand operates: Economy, Economy Skycouch, Premium Economy, Business Premier.
Charged on the cheapest fares; free on higher fares and for Airpoints elites.
Families are seated together. The Skycouch is particularly well suited to a parent travelling with a small child.
Airpoints upgrade awards and paid upgrade bidding via OneUp.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.